Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Philadelphia with no sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, light hardwood floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Heathwood Road Kitchen Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

Part bar and part drop-zone, this multi-use space provides functional storage and counter space whether they're hosting a party or organizing the kids' schedules. © Deborah Scannell Photography

Marlborough Street

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Boston with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops and mirror splashback.

Dunwoody Kitchen and Family Room

Anastasia Alkema Photography

Anastasia Alkema Photography
Mid-sized beach style single-wall home bar in Atlanta with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, multi-coloured splashback and light hardwood floors.

Chantilly Theater

JDS Construction Services LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall seated home bar in DC Metro with no sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, grey splashback, matchstick tile splashback, carpet and grey floor.

Family-Functional Kitchen in Pingree Grove

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Built-in home bar located just off the kitchen and dining room. Our clients love utilizing it when they host friends and family for game night!
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, brown splashback and shiplap splashback.

Pantry

The Tuckerman Home Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional galley home bar in Columbus with no sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Sandpiper

Olde World Cabinetry

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in Tampa with no sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback and white benchtop.

Tullia Plan - Tri-Cities Parade of Homes, 2023 Best Overall under 3,500sf

Atlas Cabinets & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional single-wall home bar in Other with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, black splashback, subway tile splashback and white benchtop.

Modern Home, The Next Chapter

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, concrete benchtops, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Bars

Webber Coleman Woodworks

Farmhouse style kitchen with bar, featuring floating wood shelves, glass door cabinets, white cabinets with contrasting black doors, undercounter beverage refrigerator and icemaker with panel, decorative feet on drawer stack.

Philadelphia Townhouse

Emma Montgomery

Dining Room built-in bar featuring a new tin ceiling, plaster walls, amber slipper shade sconces, painted frame niche with walnut & onyx bar with a glass backsplash and brass shelves custom fit to our client's needs.

Adirondack Update

Zobel & Co. Kitchens

Custom made bar from reclaimed barnwood. Made by Country Road Associates. Granite top with leathered finish and chiseled edge. Beverage refrigerator, in cabinet lighting, deep divided drawer for bottle storage.

Dark Wood Custom Basement Dry Bar

Trim Tech Designs

Meet your new Saturday spot!? Hangout with your favorite people at this custom walnut wood dry bar. Drop your weekend plans in a comment below!
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury single-wall home bar in Chicago with no sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige floor and grey benchtop.

City Stunner

WatchCity Kitchens LLC

What was once a closed up galley kitchen with awkward eating area has turned into a handsome and modern open concept kitchen with seated waterfall island.Glass wall tile adds texture to the space. A mirrored bar area finishes off the room and makes it perfect for entertaining. Glass tile by Dal Tile. Cabinetry by Diamond Distinction. Countertops by Ceasarstone. Photos by Michael Patrick Lefebvre

Our New DFW Showroom

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Austin with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, beige splashback, porcelain floors, brown floor, no sink, mosaic tile splashback and black benchtop.

Danville Transitional Remodel

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall wet bar in San Francisco with no sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Wine and Coffee Bar

360 Carpentry DFW

Design ideas for a mid-sized single-wall home bar in Dallas with no sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback and white benchtop.

FAIRFAX DRYBAR PROJECT 134

Woodbridge Kitchen&Bath LLC

BEATIFUL HOME DRY BAR
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall home bar in DC Metro with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, beige floor and black benchtop.

Stylish family home, Oakville ON

avenue design inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Toronto with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Mid-sized Home Bar Design Ideas with No Sink

A home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.